Quality Manager

Recruitment Wolf; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Wolf is seeking a Factory QA Manager to oversee quality, safety and legality of on-site production in a fast-paced environment. The role sits within the Technical department and reports to the Technical Manager, with responsibility for two factories.

You will lead the Quality function, plan resources, drive continuous improvement, and interact with Production and external bodies such as Trading Standards and Environmental Health.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND (or equivalent) in a Food Technology related discipline.
• Advanced Food Safety Certificate.
• Intermediate HACCP qualification.
• Prior experience in a Quality Manager role.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred, especially chilled products.
• Demonstrable people management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality and legality of products produced on site.
• Plan, manage and deploy resources within the Quality function.
• Lead the Quality function across two factories and report to the Technical Manager.
• Build strong links with customers and external agencies.

Skills

People management

Work under pressure

Communication at all levels

Experience as Quality Manager

Education

HND in Food Technology

Advanced Food Safety Certificate

Intermediate HACCP qualification

Job description

Quality Manager

Role Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Factory QA Manager to join a site which produce ‘best in class’.This site is a fast paced, dynamic and ‘no two days the same’ environment; making it a great place to work.

You will be responsible for safety, quality and legality of products manufactured on site to agreed quality specifications and standards and delivery of agreed departmental plans as determined by the Technical Manager.

You will plan, manage, and deploy resources within the Quality function to optimum advantage in order that departmental costs are kept under control or reduced, whilst operating to a plan of continuous improvement. You will be a member of management team, responsible for leading the Quality function across 2 factories as part of the wider Technical department and reporting to the Technical Manager.You will have key interactions primarily with Production/Operations but also with all other internal disciplines.

You will also build strong connections with our customers and external agencies e.g., Trading Standards, Environmental Health, external contractors.

About you:

• Minimum HND (or equivalent) in Food Technology related discipline.


• Advanced Food Safety Certificate.


• Intermediate HACCP qualification.


• Prior experience in a Quality Manager role.


• Food manufacturing experience preferred, even better if chilled food production


• Demonstrable people management experience and skills


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.